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Updated July 2026
Hairy Words 2
Hairy Words 2
Nessy Learning Limited

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This educational game uses a multi-sensory approach to help children learn and reinforce common spelling rules. It's designed to align with structured literacy methods, making learning explicit and systematic for young readers.

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This educational game helps children learn to read and spell by mastering syllable types. It uses a multi-sensory approach aligned with structured literacy programs, allowing users to swipe words into their correct syllable categories.

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This game provides phonics practice for children struggling with reading, including those with dyslexia. It focuses on identifying specific vowel sounds through an engaging space-themed adventure where players collect sounds to build a robot.

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